If You Believe You Have Experienced Sexual Harassment/Sexual Misconduct

Women and Infants Hospital
101 Dudley St, Providence RI  02905
General: 401.274.1100
Emergency Room: 401.274.1750

Rhode Island Hospital
593 Eddy St, Providence RI  02903
General: 401.444.4000
Emergency Room: 401.444.5411

About Sexual Assault Nurse Examinations

Medical attention is critical so that any injuries (including internal injuries) or infections that may have resulted from the incident can be treated. Any hospital emergency room is able to care for the immediate needs of all victims of sexual assault, including women, men, and transgender individuals; however, whenever possible, victims are encouraged to go to a hospital with a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) Program. SANE Programs have specially trained nurses who conduct examinations and collect evidence.

• In Rhode Island, Women & Infants Hospital (101 Dudley St., Providence RI 02905) and Hasbro Children’s Hospital (593 Eddy St, Providence RI 02903) have SANE Programs.
  • There is no charge for sexual assault evidence collection (aka “rape kit”). Individuals do not have to provide health insurance information to the hospital and the hospital cannot refuse treatment.
  • Individuals who do not want their insurance company to be billed should indicate to the hospital receptionist/clerk that they are “self-pay” and do not want to use insurance for the visit.
  • Students and employees are advised to preserve and record evidence, as follows:  do not wash anything (body, hair, clothing), and do not comb hair, change clothes, douche or use the toilet; bring an extra set of clothing to the hospital (or bring the clothing worn at the time of the incident to the hospital in a paper bag); make notes to create a description of the assailant, where the assault occurred, and a description and direction of travel of any vehicle involved.
  • Getting a medical exam does not mean that an individual has to press criminal charges; however, a medical exam will help to preserve evidence if an individual chooses to press charges at some Forensic evidence (aka “rape kit”) can be collected for up to 96 hours (4 days) after an assault.

Confidential Employees

Confidential Employees, when acting in their professional role, will maintain confidentiality except in extreme cases of immediacy of threat or danger or abuse of a minor, elder, or individual with a disability, or when required to disclose by law or court order.

Office of the Chaplain (for Students, Faculty, Staff)
St. Dominic Chapel
Office: 401.865.2216
Providence College Office of the Chaplain

Personal Counseling Center (for Students)
Lower Bedford Hall
Office: 401.865.2343 (Available 24/7)
Providence College Personal Counseling Center

Student Health Center (for Students)
Lower Davis Hall
Office: 401.865.2422
Security/EMTs: 401.865.2391 (Available 24/7)
Providence College Student Health Center

Title IX Confidential Advocates (for Students, Faculty, Staff)

Title IX Confidential Advocates provide confidential advocacy and support services to help individuals learn about their options and rights and assist with accommodation planning and advisor assignments.

Ms. Kendra Marasco (Complainant Support)
kmarasco@providence.edu
Office Phone: 401.865.2524

Mr. Jonathan Gomes (Respondent Support)
jgomes3@providence.edu
Office Phone: 401.865.2470

Faculty Ombudsman (for Faculty)

Ms. Marguerite Dorn
mdorn@providence.edu
Office Phone: 401.865.1884

Off-Campus Confidential Resources

Campus members who wish to speak with a confidential resource not affiliated with the College, may disclose and/or receive confidential, trauma-informed counseling support from the resources below.

Conversations with these resources are privileged and confidential; they will not report what is disclosed to them about an incident to the College or to local law enforcement unless legally obligated to do so.  

The Sojourner House – Serving victims and survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence, and human trafficking
24/7 Helpline: 401.765.3232
Office: 401.861.6191
The Sojourner House RI

Day One – Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center
24 Hour Helpline: 1.800.494.8100
Office: 401.421.4100
Day One Rhode Island

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence
24 Hour Helpline: 1.800.494.8100
Office: 401.467.9940
The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence (RICADV)

In addition to the resources above, employees may also disclose and/or receive confidential counseling support from the New Directions Employee Assistance Program (login code: providencecollege).

These resources, as well as all other College employees, are mandated reporters of sexual misconduct or relationship violence and are obligated to report any incidents they learn of to the Title IX Coordinator. While these resources are not classified as confidential under Title IX, all resources do their best to keep information as private and discrete as possible.

Title IX Coordinator (for Students, Faculty, Staff)
-see here

Office of Public Safety (for Students, Faculty, Staff)
Huxley Avenue Gate
Emergency: 401.865.2222
General: 401.865.2391
Office of Public Safety

Office of the Dean of Students (for Students)
Slavin 201
401.865.1782
Dean of Students Office

Office of Residence Life (for Students)
Slavin 105
24/7 On Call: 401.639.9110
General: 401.865.2392
Office of Residence Life & Housing

Office of Human Resources (for Faculty, Staff)
Harkins 302
401.865.2987
Office of Human Resources

• The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN) Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE
• The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC): information and resource center regarding all aspects of sexual violence
• Male Survivor: preventing, healing and eliminating all forms of sexual victimization of boys and men
• National Resource Center on Domestic Violence works to improve community response to domestic violence and, ultimately, prevent its occurrence.
• The Red Flag Campaign is a public awareness campaign designed to address dating violence and to promote prevention on college campuses.
• Center for Relationship Abuse Awareness provides education and training for communities to respond effectively to women who are experiencing relationship abuse.
• The Network/La Red: a Boston organization offering information on LGBT domestic violence in English and Spanish.
• The New York City Gay & Lesbian Anti-Violence Project provides resources, training and publishes an annual domestic violence report.
• Right to Be (formerly Hollaback!) is a movement to end harassment powered by a network of local activists around the world.